Trump evaluates reporter Hariana Verás's beauty at a diplomatic event
After Hariana Verás discussed Congo peace efforts and praised him, Trump commented on her physical beauty, joked about political correctness, and wished for more reporters like her. [The American Presidency Project (reproducing presidential transcript)]
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Trump responded to Verás's account with appearance praise and a joke about the political consequences of calling a woman beautiful. [The American Presidency Project (reproducing presidential transcript)]
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Karoline Leavitt introduced Verás. The transcript also records Verás thanking him and Trump praising her knowledge and heart. No claim is made that she objected. [The American Presidency Project (reproducing presidential transcript)]
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sex-or-gender · appearance
The appearance and sex/gender tags concern evaluating a woman reporter's looks during a professional diplomatic exchange. This critical reading does not establish unwelcome conduct or sexual intent. [The American Presidency Project (reproducing presidential transcript)]
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- Official transcript · The American Presidency Project (reproducing presidential transcript)Remarks During a Meeting With the Foreign Ministers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda and an Exchange With Reporters
Opening exchange with Hariana Verás Victoria, after her remarks about the Congo peace agreement and before questions about Angola; paragraphs beginning President Trump. That's so nice.
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